Raising Aussies of Legendaire proportions!

LEGENDAIRE PUPPIES

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A LEGENDAIRE PUP or DOG PLEASE COMPLETE THE PRE-PURCHASE APPLICATIONPAGE AND SUBMIT TO HEATHER ASAP TO SECURE YOUR PUP. A $250 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD PUP.

ALL OF OUR PUPS ARE LITTER TRAINED TO USE CEDAR SHAVINGS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO TRANSITION THEM TO GO POTTY OUTDOORS WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM. Once our puppies are weaned and weather permits, they are transitioned to use dog doors to go outside. OUR PUPPIES ARE WELL SOCIALIZED WITH PEOPLE AND OTHER DOGS.

All pups have will be scored on Volhard's Puppy Aptitude Test and scores are listed with puppy info. OUR PUPS GENERALLY ALL SCORE 3'S AND 4'S WHICH IS IN THE IDEAL PERSONALITY RANGE.

For more info about Volhard's PAT visit http://www.volhard.com/pages/pat.php

We use the following registries with our dogs: AKC (AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD), ASDR, UKC, & MASCA

Our puppies are sold on contract and NOT allowed to be registered as AKC Mini American Shepherds. We believe in preserving the true Aussie heritage of our dogs!

All of our puppies are raised in the house. Their parents are our house dogs. They get lots of love and attention every day so they will be well socialized with kids and other dogs when they are ready for new homes. Our puppies are litter trained to use cedar shavings to make transition easier to learn to potty outside. Shipping is available. We use ground transport when available as well as air. Prospective owners are welcome and encouraged to visit the puppies and their parents at our house.

Health Testing:

We are in the process of testing all of our breeding stock and will update the website when results are available .

Please check out the links below for more info on the MDR1 gene if you have or are considering getting an Aussie or other shepherd/herding dog. This gene affects several breeds. Breeds known to carry the mdr1 mutation include Australian Shepherds of all sizes, Collies, English Shepherds, Longhaired Whippets, McNabs, Old English Sheepdogs, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Silken Windhounds. Research has shown that three of every four Collies and two of every four Australian Shepherds (of any size) have at least one copy of the mutated gene. Do NOT let any breeder tell you that this is not an important test! Breeders who do not test their breeding stock may be producing puppies that can have fatal consequences or permanent neurological damage if they are given certain drugs, flea/tick/heartworm medications, etc. The list of drugs keeps growing, so BE AWARE! We only breed N/M dogs to N/N dogs to avoid producing puppies with potentially fatal M/M ( homozygous mutant genes).

This also means that if your mixed breed dog has, or you think s/he might have, any of these herding breeds in its pedigree, you should test your dog and avoid the drugs on the list until you have test results.

OCCASIONALLY WE OFFER A PUP AT A REDUCED "PET" PRICE TO BE SOLD ON A SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT WITH LIMITED REGISTRATION PAPERS IF WE EVALUATE THE PUP TO HAVE A FAULT THAT WOULD ELIMINATE IT FROM BEING A POTENTIAL BREEDING PROSPECT. PLEASE INQUIRE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A PUP AS A PET FOR AVAILABLE OPTIONS.

MICROCHIPPING:

WE ALSO OFFER MICROCHIPPING FOR AN ADDITIONAL $50.00
This fee includes implanting and LIFETIME enrollment in AKC's Companion Animal Recovery program. You never have to pay another fee for the life of the dog. You also have lifetime access to the website where you can upload a photo of your dog as well as update contact information in the event your pet is lost or stolen.

If you are interested in purchasing an Aussie puppy, fill in the requested information on the PRE-PURCHASE APPLICATION found below and SUBMIT to us using the link below. You must be approved before we will accept any deposit from you to purchase one of our AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS. Our goal is to ensure each dog goes to a loving home and each owner gets the perfect dog for him or her. Each approved applicant will be notified (in the order their application was received) when a suitable puppy or older dog becomes available. You will then be given the opportunity to place a deposit on the desired puppy or dog to hold him/her until time for them to go to a new home. Please remember that if you desire a show/breeding potential puppy we reserve the right to pick your prospect for you as we know our Aussie's potential. From time to time we take in "rescue" dogs to re-home. We take pride in knowing all of the dogs we have re-homed have wonderful new families who adore their new "kids". We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about purchasing one of our wonderful AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS. Just call or email us.

While we believe all our dogs to be in good health, we guarantee the health of any puppy/dog pursuant to terms of our sales/health contract. If you purchase/adopt a dog from us, we may make inquiries by phone or in person. All information given on this application will be verified. By submitting the application below you contend that you are capable of handling and interacting with the dog you propose to adopt, and you are prepared to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the A.S.P.C.A. You further understand that completing this application is not a guarantee that you will be allowed to adopt/purchase a dog, and the breeders have the right and responsibility to deny any purchase/adoption.

Be sure to answer each question in the application...even if the answer is "Not Applicable" or the form will not SUBMIT. Thank you.